Dian Fossey (January 16, 1932 – c. December 26, 1985) was an American primatologist and conservationist known for undertaking an extensive study of mountain gorilla groups from 1966 until …

Apr 2, 2014 · Dian Fossey was a zoologist best known for researching the endangered gorillas of the Rwandan mountain forest from the 1960s to the 1980s, and for her mysterious murder.

Nov 11, 2025 · Dian Fossey (born January 16, 1932, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died December 26, 1985, Rwanda) was an American zoologist who became the world’s leading authority on the …

3 days ago · Dian Fossey transformed our view of mountain gorillas while fighting to save them. But she was also a flawed obsessive whose murder remains a mystery to this day.

Dian often dreamed of experiencing more of the world and its abundant wildlife, and after seeing photos and hearing stories from a friend who had just traveled to Africa, Dian decided that she must travel …

For more than 20 years, Dr. Dian Fossey lived among the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, at first studying the great apes and then, slowly becoming their friend and protector. A respected and pioneering …

Jan 10, 2025 · Dian Fossey was a leading primatologist who dedicated her life to studying and protecting mountain gorillas in Rwanda, known for her book 'Gorillas in the Mist'.

Dec 15, 2025 · The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, conservation students, and community supporters continue to carry Fossey’s legacy decades after her tragic murder. It has been 40 years since …

Dec 8, 2025 · Dian Fossey was a trailblazing primatologist and conservationist whose dedication transcended science. Through her book Gorillas in the Mist and its subsequent film adaptation, she …

Dian Fossey ... Dian Fossey (January 16, 1932 – December 26, 1985) was an American zoologist. She is best known for studying gorillas in Rwanda. Fossey was inspired by a book called The Mountain …